So Soundblaster sucks now?

LTrain · Post by **LTrain** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 4:53 pm

I'm pricing together my new system (hopefully to buy in the next few months), and I saw a thread about half a page down, saying the hercules is way better than Creative now. Is this true? Or is it just one of those matter of opinion things. Any thoughts would help =)

Larry

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 5:06 pm

I dont think so. I havent had any probs with the live or audigy line of cards. But others do.

Greg

DocSilly · Post by **DocSilly** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 6:03 pm

I love my Audigy, works perfectly for gaming on a loaded system under Win2k and Linux.

It might not be the best choice if you're into professional audio recording ... but for gaming it is as good as it gets. Just avoid the additional software, install only the latest drivers and you're fine.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 7:21 pm

The problem with the Live and Audigy is that they both have serious problems if they're in a slot that's sharing an IRQ channel with another device. This causes lockups and random reboots. Sometimes more bizarre problems like scratchy audio.

If you don't have many cards installed then you can usually move it to another slot and cure the problem, but if your slots are fairly full then you'll have problems.

NascarFool · Post by **NascarFool** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 8:59 pm

I'm still using a Sound Blaster Live X-gamer in my comp. It still rocks.

Invisible Evil · Post by **Invisible Evil** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 7:15 pm

As long as I can listen to Metallica loud as hell without any problems , Soundblaster will always run in my system.

Jim Z · Post by **Jim Z** » Fri Oct 04, 2002 11:14 pm

If I ever assemble a system that needs a sound card, it gets a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz. Why?

- No Creative compatibility problems
- No Creative crapware
- No hassles getting drivers

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 12:04 am

Originally posted by Jim Z
If I ever assemble a system that needs a sound card, it gets a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz. Why?

- No Creative compatibility problems
- No Creative crapware
- No hassles getting drivers

YEAP! That is the card that I have, and I never had a single issue with the card for a year now. I'm still using the same drivers that came with the card. I've used the card to input anolog audio from a vinyl LP with no problems, and it even comes with a decent control panel to tweak your settings. I've heard that they will no longer be making the Turtle Beach card any more. If so, I'll probably buy another one to keep on hand, or have to find a decent replacement for future builds.

honz · Post by **honz** » Sun Oct 06, 2002 3:07 pm

same as the above 2. TBSC all the way. 2yrs and not a single prob. great soundage too. =)

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So Soundblaster sucks now?

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